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Is Theophylline vegan?

Theophylline

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Theophylline is a naturally occurring xanthine alkaloid found in trace amounts in tea, coffee, chocolate and cocoa, also produced synthetically; it is used pharmaceutically as a bronchodilator and phosphodiesterase inhibitor.

Also known as 1,3-Dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 1,3-Dimethylxanthine, 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-, 3,7-Dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione, Theophyllinum
INCI name Theophylline
CAS number 58-55-9
EC number 200-385-7
CosIng ID 38578
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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